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Saving the Starry Night
Light Pollution and Its Effects on Science, Culture and Nature
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
298 kr
Skickas inom 10-15 vardagar
This book takes a close look at our relationship with the sky, the stars, light and darkness. In particular, it examines how light pollution has interfered with the culture of astronomy and our ability to appreciate this essential facet of our natural world.The sky has always held significance for humanity, in both cultural and scientific terms. And yet we persistently pollute it with (sometimes unnecessary) light in our obsessive desire to chase away the darkness. This effectively switches off the stars, hampering our ability to enjoy one of the most inspiring sights nature has to offer to humankind. In addition, too much light is hazardous to both our health and that of the fauna and flora of this planet.This book also features a comprehensive look at the current controversy regarding efforts to expand internet access through the launch into low Earth orbits of thousands of new satellites, which will pollute the night with moving lights while filling to saturation the capability of the circumterrestrial space. This conflict does not mean that the interests of astronomy and those of space technology have to be at odds, and potential compromises are explored between the satellite initiative and the desire to maintain a dark, radio silent sky.
588 kr
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This book analyzes the policies and space economy programs of major space-faring nations and explores whether the present institutional set-up in Europe is adequate to address the challenges. At the core of the discussion are the relative roles of governments and markets in a highly dynamic panorama that involves advancements in science, modifications in technology and organization, and the introduction of new rules of behavior. After a close examination of the history of development of the space economy, and the shift from the centralized model to deregulation and the opening up of space activities to commercial companies, a wide-ranging overview of global space governance is provided. National and regional perspectives are discussed, and the current role of commercial actors in the global space system is elucidated. The various challenges faced by Europe are then examined, including the threat posed by institutional and market fragmentation to the emergence of European companies able to compete with companies of nations such as the USA. The final part of the book analyzes proposals for reforming of the space system in Europe and offers a vision for future European space policy.
634 kr
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274 kr
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The recent entry of private entrepreneurs into the world of space has multiplied the number of services provided by instruments in orbit, resulting into a rapid and tumultuous growth of the space economy.
Donne fra le stelle
Il ruolo della donna nella ricerca scientifica aerospaziale, Abano Terme 22- 24 marzo 2024
Häftad, Italienska, 2025
403 kr
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Il libro raccoglie le relazioni presentate alla terza edizione del convegno “Donne fra le stelle” che si è svolto ad Abano Terme dal 22 al 24 marzo, 2024. Scienziate e ricercatrici provenienti dai principali istituti, centri di ricerca ed industrie europee si raccontano, come donne e come professioniste, attraverso un linguaggio accessibile e coinvolgente. Il libro offre una visione completa dei problemi e delle opportunità che si trovano ad affrontare nel campo dell’astrofisica, delle scienze e delle tecnologie spaziali.“Donne fra le stelle” è un’associazione nata dal desiderio di illustrare le meraviglie del cosmo e delle tecnologie spaziali al grande pubblico attraverso la voce di astronaute, astrofisiche, geofisiche, ingegnere aerospaziali e ricercatrici, per rendere protagoniste le donne sottolineandone l’impegno e i risultati in un ambito scientifico/industriale, dove è ancora nettamente prevalente la presenza maschile. L’obiettivo dell’associazione è stimolare i giovani, soprattutto le ragazze, a scegliere le materie STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering e Mathematics) nel loro percorso di studi, evidenziando anche come lo spazio sia diventato un ambiente multidisciplinare. Per questo “Donne fra le stelle” organizza simposi itineranti su tutto il territorio nazionale con la collaborazione dei più importanti centri di ricerca e industrie a livello nazionale e internazionale come INAF (Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica), ASI (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana), ESA (European Space Agency), e NASA e delle industrie come Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio, e tante PMI e start-up.